In Print: Fall 2013 Ready to Wear's Hottest Prints

Houndstooth:  

This classic, preppy print was done in everything from fur to sequins on the Fall 2013 runways.

Dior

Jean-Charles de Castelbajac

Blumarine

 

Carolina Herrera

Michael Kors

Camo:

Remeber how popular this trend was in the early 2000's?  As one of the despearte wannabes said in "Mean Girls,"  "I saw Cady Heron wearing army pants and flip flops, so I bought army pants and flip flops."  So buy some army pants, fur vest,  dress, or.. you get the picture.

Guy Laroche

Fendi

Christopher Kane

Michael Kors

Plaid/Checkers

Always a fall favorite, this print was prevalent in many collections including grunge influenced Saint Laurent and Marc by Marc Jacobs

Saint Laurent

 Louis Vuitton

 Moschino

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Celine

The New Miss Wu

Jason Wu recently introduced his more affordable line, Miss Wu, for the younger (and poorer) set.  The collection is still definitively Jason Wu, just with a little more whimsy and shorter hemlines.

Welcome to the Sixties!: Michael Kors' Pre Fall 2013 Collection

Many of the looks in Michael Kors' Pre-Fall 2013 Collection could have come straight out of  The Help.  Accesorized with matchy-matchy cat eye sunglasses, elbow length gloves, and pumps, this collection is sure to satisfy any nostalgic sartorialist.

White Christmas

Lately, celebrities have been donning head-to-toe white on the red carpet and at other fashionable events. The elegant, minimalist look was popularized by Gwyneth Paltrow at the Oscars in February.  Check out the snow white ensembles below:

Felicity Jones in Carolina Herrera at the 58th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Emily Blunt in Calvin Klein at the Gotham Awards

Martha Hunt in Carolina Herrera at the Apollo Circle Benefit

 


http://nylonmag.com/nylonblogs/blog/2012/11/26/best-dressed-felicity-jones-2/
http://nylonmag.com/nylonblogs/blog/2012/11/27/best-dressed-emily-blunt-in-calvin-klein/
http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/party-snaps/apollo-circle-benefit-2012

Autumn Playlist

1. Autumn Tree by Milo Greene

2. Autumn Leaves by Ed Sheeran

3. Autumn in New York  by Frank Sinatra

Paris Fashion Week Says "Aurevoir"

Alas, Paris Fashion week has come to a close as Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, and Ellie Saab all presented their Spring 2013 Collections. 

For Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 Ready-to-Wear, Marc Jacobs took an equally minimalistic approach as he did with his own namesake collection during New York Fashion Week.  The 1960s was an obvious influence on this collection, especially the colors and checkerboard print present on the clothing, shoes, and handbags. Models arrived and exited on escalators displaying three different skirt lengths seen in the 1960s: the mini, the midi, and the maxi.  

Miuccia Prada's Miu Miu's Spring 2013 Collection was luxurious and glamorous, with soft silks, Old Hollywood fur coats and stoles, satin shoes, ladylike leather gloves, and patent leather skirts and coats.

Ellie Saab presented a vibrant collection full of a kaleidoscope of colors complete with his trademark sparkly evening dresses.

Paris Fashion Week Highlights, Part 2

Karl Lagerfeld's Spring 2013 Chanel collection had an eco-conscious geometric vs. organic theme with structured jackets shown alongside floral chiffon dresses.  As a part of the always grand Chanel set, giant wind mills were scattered down the runway and the sustainability theme was carried out in the collection, particularly with a metallic blue grid dress resembling solar panels.

A primary-hued quilted bag was one of my favorite accessories in the collection

The soon to become famous Chanel "beach bag"

Since designing Kate Middleton's wedding dress, Sarah Burton has become a household name and  has maintained the legacy of the late Alexander McQueen while bringing in her own distinctive style to the brand.  In her latest collection, everyone was "abuzz" over her bee-themed collection which carried over quite literally in all the looks with "honeycomb" embellished peplum tops, pants, and Scarlett-O'hara worthy hoop skirts.